Jiu Jitsu Knoxville Tn, A Healthy World Cup

Soccer World Cup, party, celebration, watching the match at a friend’s house or in the bar The tendency to fatten up is always high, isnt it? Beer + snacks workout = well, it’s better not to comment

It’s true that many of us maybe won’t be alive to watch another World Cup here in Brazil, but like any good jiu-jitsu practitioner, we also must take care of our body, mind and soul and that includes doing things moderately and with no extremes. Don’t miss the trainings the next day. Neither hang around as if the world would be about to end just because Brazilian team has won another match.

If you are drinking, do it moderately. And what about the snacks? Could there exist some healthier versions? Still tasty, nutritious and mouth watering? Yes, this is possible and the Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu blog checked that out for you, dear reader.

6 appetizers for making you not get fat during the World Cup:

1) Guacamole with Tortillas

Guacamole

Ingredients:

1 Avocado

2 peeled and seeded tomatoes, cut into small cubes

1 red pepper finely chopped (can be substituted for Tabasco)

Juice of 1 lemon

Olive oil

Salt to taste

Preparation:

-> Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and, with a spoon, collect all the fruit flesh inside the skin.

-> Put it in a bowl and mash it a little with a fork.

-> Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Season with lemon juice, a little drizzle of olive oil, and salt to taste.

-> Add the vegetable broth into the pan and cook until the potatoes and arracachas are quite soft.

-> Blend the vegetables to form a puree and then return them to the pan.

-> Add the ricotta cream and enough milk until you reach a creamy texture.

-> Adjust the salt and add black pepper to taste.

-> Serve it hot in tea cups.

5) Pumpkin rolls with feta cheese (Servings: 20 units)

Ingredients:

100g of Japanese pumpkin with skin

80g of Feta Cheese

2 tsp of olive oil

Preparation:

-> With a vegetable peeler, make thin slices of raw pumpkin (with skin). Put them aside.

-> Brush a little of olive oil on each slice and set them aside for 20 minutes.

-> Make 20 Feta cheese cubes (approx. 4g each). Put them aside.

-> Fill the pumpkin slices with feta cheese and roll them to look like a sushi.

-> If you prefer, you can decorate the rolls with sage leaves or fresh oregano

6) Zucchini Mini Rolls

Ingredients:

1/2 bowl + 1 Tbsp of light ricotta cream

1kg of shredded smoked chicken

100g of Raisin

200g of Summer Squash or Zucchini

Salt to taste

Olive oil to taste

Black pepper to taste

Preparation:

-> Mix the shredded chicken, ricotta cream, raisins and season them with salt and pepper to taste. Put them aside.

-> With a vegetable peeler, make thin slices of zucchini and season them with salt, black pepper and a little bit of olive oil. Put them aside.

-> Fill the zucchini slices with the chicken salad and roll them to look like a sushi.

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This article has only an informative purpose and is not intended to replace professional guidance. The use of vitamins and supplements can offer you great results, but before using any product, we strongly recommend you to visit a Nutritionist, Doctor or another specialist for an analysis and follow-up.